Helvetia & Bristol Firenze
Set within a meticulously restored 19th-century palazzo in the heart of Florence, Helvetia & Bristol blends aristocratic charm with contemporary luxury. Original frescoes, marble accents, and antique furnishings offer timeless elegance just steps from Via de’ Tornabuoni and the Duomo.
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As the first luxury hotel in the heart of the city, Helvetia & Bristol has no shortage of opulent, Old World charm
The Helvetia & Bristol a magnificent 19th-century townhouse and
the first grand hotel in the heart of the historical center of
Florence. Its elegant rooms and suites offer breathtaking views
of the city. Meticulously restored artworks characterize the 64
rooms of the Helvetia wing.
The 25 rooms in the
Bristol wing bear the signature of designer Anouska Hempel. The
exclusive collaboration with icons of Italian gastronomy, the
Cibréo Ristorante, and Cibréo Caffè became the reference point
for coffee, lunch, aperitif, or dinner. At the Galleria Iginio
Massari, guests indulge in the world of the greatest Italian
Master Pastry Chef, Iginio Massari. The breakfast offers a
delightful and wide selection of the master's oven-fresh pastry
every morning.
LA SPA is an iconic well-being retreat
on the site of the Capitoline baths of Roman Florentia. The
biggest Spa in the historical center of Florence. 540sqm that
offers a one-of-kind wellness experience with an exclusive
signature selection of relaxing and purifying rituals and
treatments for body and mind.
LA SPA
The iconic wellbeing retreat in the heart of Florence. LA SPA has been designed to create a private environment, away from the chaos, in which you can immerse yourself to rediscover well-being and relaxation.
Fine Dining
Authentic taste is at home with Cibrèo Ristorante Cocktail & Bar and Cibrèo Caffè. Experience an authentic food & wine journey with a selection of high quality products, traditional menus to savor in an elegant ambience.
Prime Location
The hotel sits in the heart of Florence near the Duomo, the city’s most glamorous shopping streets and the Uffizi.
Rooms & Suites
At Helvetia & Bristol all the details tell the story of the great
Italian beauty. In the 89 rooms, the exclusive taste for beauty
and high Italian craftsmanship represent the main elements of
inspiration for the restoration project that has reinterpreted the
history of the hotel.
Refined and elegant environments,
embellished with antique furniture and meticulously restored works
of art, characterize the 64 rooms of the Helvetia Wing and create
an atmosphere of discreet and enveloping luxury. The 25
"seductive" rooms and suites located in the Bristol Wing bear the
signature of the famous designer Anouska Hempel, who for the
project was inspired by the sophisticated atmospheres of the
sumptuous Florentine palaces of the past, reinterpreting their
style in an enveloping and contemporary key.
"I stayed in the Helvetia & Bristol before its renovation. So, I was truly surprised to see how this darling hotel had taken off. The renovation has expanded it and made it even more luxurious and welcoming. It has a spa now, which is always a plus when you’re going to run miles and miles around Florence. It was beautifully presented."
"The minute we arrived we were greeted by your lovely staff. We arrived very early and our room was ready. The entire front desk go above & beyond to make every attempt for a perfect stay. The breakfast was magnificent and they were so accommodating. The Spa, was absolutely amazing. I had a massage w Michael, he was fantastic."
"We booked two nights right before our wedding day, and everyone was so helpful! We had a beautiful, super clean room with all the right amenities - location was perfect, close to everything - and to relax the day after the big event, we had a wonderful room-service brunch and an amazing spa sesh!"
"We stayed here for 3 nights while we were visiting Florence for a friends wedding. The hotel was absolutely amazing and exceeded our expectations. We arrived before 3 hoping our room would be ready and it was. The staff is incredibly kind and helpful with whatever you may need."
"The hotel is beautiful and set in the center of Florence. The staff are amazing, food and drinks are amazing and the Spa is one of a kind! First class all the way."
Address & Contact
Via dei Pescioni 2
50123 Firenze,
Italy
Out of 418 properties researched in Florence, Helvetia & Bristol Firenze has been featured as one of the selected 10 Stays since July 2025.
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